Evolution Security Podcast

This episode we invite Cliff Byerly of Hill Country Combatives back to the show to do an After Action Review (AAR) of the incredible  Complete Combatant Training class in AL this last March 5-6 2022.  If you missed our first show with Cliff Check it out:  Episode 61 The course is a deep dive into combatives consisting of boxing/dirty-boxing, clinch wrestling, street JiuJitsu and wrestling in a wea...

Aaron Davis takes a moment to provide some needed commentary and perspective regarding the two most current active murder tragedies.   Leftist politicians, including the president/vice president and their supporters in the media manipulate these tragedies to further their agenda of disarming US citizens and dismantling the Second Amendment.   We know that the only real solution in any mass killing...

This episode we are pumped to have Walt Settlemyre of The Distinguished Savage Podcast on the show.  Walt is quickly becoming a great friend from a far, is a likeminded dude and is a true renaissance man walking the walk.  He is a US Army veteran (11B Infantry), Spear Instructor, GST Level 1 Instructor, Shivworks ECQC alum, has trained with Cliff Byerly of Hill Country Combatives, Tony Blauer and...

This episode we are super PUMPED to have Eric's favorite drummer of all time, Tim Alexander of Primus on the show!  For those that think this show may be just about music....stay tuned, this show is about Tim's new epiphanies in needing a more developed self protection platform.  This is still a very typical EvoSec show, we were surprised by the direction of the show and so will you.  Intro (bumpe...

In 1981 Guro Marc Denny began his martial arts training with Tiger Claw Kung Fu under Sifu Paul Vizzio in New York. Afterwards he also spent some time with Tae Kwon Do while living in Washington, DC, before moving to California. It was there that Marc was fortunate to meet someone from the Inosanto Academy who told him about kali, whereupon he "wandered in to check it out and have never left". The...

This Gear and MInset episode Eric and Aaron discuss threats to the 1st Amendment by big tech and the left, Elon Musk's purchase of Twiter and how it realates to preserving the 2nd Amendment.  The crew then provides some tips on maintenace of your pistols specifically Glocks.  The show closes with the twins accountability. Glock maintenance resources: Article by Greg Ellifritz on Glock maintenance....

Lee King is the JiuJitsu Coach at The Martial Arts Academy of Southern Pines   which is also a Team ROC affiliate, He also is a Special Operations Combatives Program ( SOCP ) instructor at a local agency.  This episode we talk about Lee's upbringing in JiuJitsu and MMA under Roy Marsh and Greg Thompson, and his work for SOCP which also includes being a "bad" guy for some very high speed scenarios...

This episode we invite Lieutenant Chris Lapre back to the show.  Chris gives first hand accounts of the Biden Administrations Border crisis and its affects on crime, drug smuggling, and human trafficking.  The crew then speak on emerging threats to our liberties including ATFs extra constitutional edicts forthcoming and the ever increasing move to a leftist leaning US that ignores our constitution...

Guy Schnitzler -   Owner of DFW Defensive Training and the only certified Immediate Action Combatives instructor under Cecil Burch.   Guy is a black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Rangemaster Master Pistol instructor certified, and has 1000s of hrs of training under the industries pre-eminent instructors in firearms, combatives and multi-disciplinary weapons based training.  He is a multi-time alum...

On this Gear and Mindset episode Eric and Aaron discuss Kettlebell Swings and why it could be one of the best exercises to add to your fitness path for your strength, your cardio and for your BACK.  They also discuss the skyrocketing crime rates, facilitated by leftist policies and DOJ politics with the Second Amendment.  Suppressors are also discussed off the cuff, give a listen and a share.  Als...

John Murphy recently retired after 25 years of service in the Marines and the intelligence community, but he makes no claim to being a combat veteran. He considers himself very fortunate to have trained under some of the most respected firearms instructors in the country, and he's learned much more about shooting and self-defense outside the military than he ever did during his service. As an inst...

We have Scott Jedlinski back for a 2nd show, going into a Red Dot deep dive, Scott's JiuJitsu journey, the crews current BJJ Fanatics video studies.  Scott also hits on the fallacy that some instructors are pushing which is that you don't need to focus on performance in your firearms training yet more on things you cant measure like awareness, tactics and what not; he explains why this is a falseh...

The purpose of our Gear and Mindset shows to to have fun with gear but also give recommendations on gear that helps us on the path, or info that can help us enhance our overall mindset.  This Gear and Mindset episode Aaron gives a great primer on terminal ballistics .  He then provides data on the viability of 380 as a defense caliber and his journey with building his ultimate red dot optic Glock...

This episode we finally have John Hearne of Two Pillars and Rangemaster on the show.  John helps us understand how our mind develops motor programs for skill, and mental maps to better prepare for life or death situations.   John has been a federal law enforcement officer since 1992, serving primarily in uniform patrol. He currently serves as an instructor (firearms, tactics, active shooter, & use...

This episode we welcome back Kyle Defoor of Defoor-Proformance- Shooting for a second time.  If you didn't hear the first show please go back and listen to Episode 44   Kyle is a former Navy SEAL Sniper, member of DEVGRU and is a professional shooter teaching pistol, carbine and rifle to a new standard. His use of shooting the B8 Bull at speed on his established standards has influenced the firear...

This show Eric and Aaron sit down with Cliff Byerly of Hill Country Combatives; we talk extensively about Cliffs flagship classes placing clients in some unique pressure testing environments such as enclosed spaces, starting with a hood on against 2 possible opponents, combatives with rifles and much more.    Cliff also invites Eric and Aaron to his Complete Combatant Training class in AL March 5-...

This episode we sit down with world champion shooter Mike Seeklander of Shooting Performance and the American Warrior Society.  If you did't hear our first interview with Mike please listen to Episode 14 .  In this episode We talk about his new exciting venture with Rob Leatham, The Bigger Circle were they co-teach classes assisting shooters gain exponential performance.  Eric just recently purcha...

This does not constitute legal advice, Eric and Aaron on not lawyers nor claim to provide this information for that purpose.  This is for discussion sake.  If you have legal questions please consult with legal counsel in your jurisdiction.  Kyle Rittenhouse was acquitted on all charges! This is a victory for liberty the 2nd Amendment and self defense law.  We believe that Kyle being charged at all...

In this show we talk with Ernest Langdon about their new Langdon Tactical Technology Glocks, his wife Aimee winning the AZ Tactical Games, Ernest's experience in the Shivworks ECQC class, a Red Dot master class and much more.... Ernest Langdon has 12 years active duty as a U.S. Marine and 17 years in the firearms industry. He served as the Chief Instructor of the Second Marine Division Scout Snipe...

John is a Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Modern Army Combatives under the "Father of Modern Combatives," Matt Larsen. He served as an assistant instructor to Matt Larsen for several years.  He now focuses on firearms and reality based simulation training.   John taught for various organizations and units, providing training for service members, law enforcement, and everyday Americans. He be...

Lee Weems is the owner and operator of First Person Safety and is also staffed with Rangemaster LLC where he assist Tom Givens with their storied Instructor Development program. He has been a Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council (POST) certified peace officer since 1999 having been sworn at the local, state, and federal levels and has served as a patrolman, field training officer,...

This show Eric and Aaron Davis start a new series of bonus shows where they talk Gear and Mindset.   We all love gear, in other words "Hardware," yet we know it's low on the priority list when we look at the hierarchy of surviving violent encounters.   That said we still love gear and know our audience loves gear as well.   We will primarily talk about gear that supports us on The Path but will re...

Erick Gelhaus is s 29 year Law Enforcement veteran, former US Army infantry squad leader and Iraq veteran. He has decades of firearms instructor experience teaching both at his Sherriff's Department and the legendary Gunsite founded by Jeff Cooper the father of the modern technique. He recently founded Cougar Mountain Solutions, CMS is a training & consulting firm that focuses on Developing practi...

This episode we have Spencer Keepers of Keepers Concealment back onto the show.  Spencer discusses the Sub-Second draw, its efficacy and provides some real world examples of why it may be in your interest to achieve it.  We also discuss his extensive Force on Force training experience and why he and the EvoSec crew believe it is essential in being prepared for a violent encounter.   Eric and Aaron...

This episode we welcome back Cecil Burch of Immediate Action Combatives for a third time!  Cecil holds the record for most appearances and said on the air that he would have to ensure that no one took his lead....hehe! -  We do an After Action Review of the Immediate Action Jiu-Jitsu and Pugilism seminar we hosted in Tulsa OK 16-18 July 2021.  The course was very transformative for all the student...